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A hardline act to follow: Iran’s presidential election

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Iran's Undemocratic Elections and Rising Hardline Rule

This chapter explores the controlled nature of Iran's presidential elections, focusing on the elimination of candidates by clerics and the coronation of hardliner Ibrahim Raisi. It addresses the diminishing public trust in the electoral process, shifting sentiments towards disillusionment, and the implications for Iran's governance and international relations.

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